What is interracial marriage? Interracial marriage is when two different racial groups come together and get married. Interracial marriage is an interesting topic that has a history of difficulty. It wasn't until 1967 that the Supreme Court finally “[declared] the anti-miscegenation laws unconstitutional” (Wikipedia). The ironic thing is that many states legalize interracial marriage first. Interracial marriage has come a long way since the 20th century and is only getting better. Interracial marriage has positive and negative effects on people in today's society and on previous generations. (What are the effects? Include this in your thesis) Interracial marriage has positive effects on families. Families involved in interracial marriage are exposed to cultures different from their own. This can lead to positive effects that would make them more attentive to different customs and could lead individuals to better opportunities such as jobs, careers and the environment they are surrounded by. All this diversity can lead to a better future. According to Wong, “Marriage is beneficial to couples, children and communities. Married individuals, on average, are healthier than unmarried individuals” (251), which shows that interracial marriages can thrive and make life within marriage much better. Interracial marriage is a helpful experience that can increase self-awareness and make you more attentive to your surroundings. While interracial marriages can have positive effects, there are also numerous negative effects. For example, racial discrimination between different races and people showing ignorance towards couples. For example, in restaurants and public facilities, interracial couples can receive...... middle of paper......n can lead to greater success of these marriages (Dunleavy 22). This shows that this generation has the opportunity to push for what is right and equitable. Let's not judge interracial marriages based on their appearance and cultural differences, but embrace them. Regardless of the years ahead, interracial marriage will continue to grow. It will not always have a positive effect on families, children and societies. There will be adversity in interracial marriages because of the ignorance that will still exist because not everyone will be on the same page. It is everyone's duty to try to play a role in helping to uplift society. Everyone is capable of doing this, but to be successful we must take action and be strong with our actions. Only then will ignorance begin to disappear and interracial marriage succession will begin to be considered a norm.